Willy Schröder

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm Otto "Willy"•Schröder
Used nameWilly•Schröder
Born7 March 1912 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Died28 September 1990 in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (GER)
Measurements184 cm / 87 kg
AffiliationsViktoria Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Discus thrower Willy Schröder set a world record in 1935 with 53.10, and won the 1938 European title. In 1936 and 1937 he was German Champion and in 1938 German Police Champion. At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Schröder placed fifth. By profession he was a policeman.

Personal Best: DT – 53.10 (1935).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Willy Schröder
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 5

Special Notes